Working through Substance Dependency
Alcohol. Cocaine. Cannabis. MDMA. Ketamine. LSD.
These are just a few of the substances that many people in our modern culture turn to in an attempt to find joy, relaxation, or to escape emotional pain.
The issue doesn’t lie in the substances themselves, but rather in the relationship we form with them.
So, why is this so common? Why do so many of us find ourselves relying on these substances to cope with life?
One place to start answering these questions is by examining why we feel disconnected from joy, why we struggle to relax, why we carry so much emotional pain, and why we find it difficult to process our emotions effectively.
Often, the root cause of these issues can be traced back to past adversities and unresolved emotional stress, particularly those stemming from childhood. Understanding and addressing these experiences can be the key the enables us to heal.
By exploring the emotional wounds we carry from the past, we can uncover the deeper reasons behind our current struggles. With this understanding, we can begin to resolve these suppressed emotions using advanced therapeutic methods like Brainspotting therapy.
If you find yourself dependent on substances and long for a sense of empowerment and inner peace, this may be the support you’ve been searching for.
Tim Anderson
Integrative Counsellor MSc MBACP
integrativecounselloruk@gmail.com
07765870575
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